Weight Equivalents: Burdock Root

Burdock probably originated in China. Burdock has been used as a medicine for centuries, and the root is popular in Korea and Japan as a vegetable. Ueong is very crisp and has a sweet, mild, and pungent flavor. It can be found in most Korean markets fresh, frozen, dried, or pickled. Used in stir fry, soups, seaweed wraps, etc. Common Names:Gobo Root, Great Burdock, Beggars Button, 우엉 (ueong)